Learn about the new retirement benefit for state employees hired on or after September 1, 2022.

Welcome to Plan Year 2022. Read more to learn about what you can expect from your HealthSelect^SM plan.

If you are a HealthSelect of Texas^® participant, you must have a primary care provider (PCP) on file with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) in order to get the highest level of benefits—and save the most money. 

Certain diabetic supplies are covered at no cost to participants in the HealthSelect^SM Prescription Drug Program when you use an in-network pharmacy and present your prescription drug ID card. Learn which items are covered.

Don’t forget your vaccine… your flu vaccine, that is. COVID-19 vaccines may be getting all the attention, but the flu vaccine is still important. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting a flu vaccine in September or October to give flu-fighting antibodies a chance to work.

You probably know that walking is one of the simplest ways to stay physically fit. Recent research indicates that brisk 40-minute walks three times a week also can support brain function and memory as you age. Next time you’re tying on your walking shoes, take the ERS Walk and Talk podcast with you.

Health maintenance organization (HMO) plans will no longer be offered through the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) effective September 1, 2021. We know current HMO participants may have questions as they make the move to a HealthSelect^SM plan.

As an incoming member of ERS’ Board of Trustees, longtime state employee Neika Clark wants to help ensure her fellow state employees take full advantage of their retirement and insurance benefits. Learn what inspired Neika Clark to be an ERS Board of Trustees member.

Executive Director Porter Wilson announced that David T. Veal has been selected to serve as the next chief investment officer of the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Veal will step into the role currently held by Tom Tull, who late last year announced his plans to retire this summer after 12 years of dedicated service as an ERS employee.

It is never too early or too late to start building your personal savings toward a comfortable retirement. Tune in to ERS’ Texa$aver Thursday webinar on August 19 to get guidance on how the Texa$aver^SM 401(k) / 457 Program can help you build wealth and work with your pension to get you retirement ready.